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10021It's out today!http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6229-Its-out-today!.html
Gaminghttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6229-Its-out-today!.html#commentshttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/wfwcomment.php?cid=62291http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=6229nospam@example.com (The Mad Giggler)Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:46:29 -0700http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6229-guid.htmlEvony Follow-uphttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/4543-Evony-Follow-up.html
Gaminghttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/4543-Evony-Follow-up.html#commentshttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/wfwcomment.php?cid=45430http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=4543nospam@example.com (The Mad Giggler)
I saw this parody of the Evony ads today on Penny Arcade and couldn't resist posting a copy here.<br />
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<a class='serendipity_image_link' href='http://googleads.g.doubleclick.net/aclk?sa=l&ai=B4eAfRb5wStbpFaiMzAX1otn1BbGEoYYBAAAAEAEg3fz0ATgAUJeWgasDWPWqjpILYMn-lo3opIwYsgEUd3d3LnBlbm55LWFyY2FkZS5jb226AQlnZnBfaW1hZ2XIAQLaAT5odHRwOi8vd3d3LnBlbm55LWFyY2FkZS5jb20vMjAwOS8wNy8yOS9iZWluZy1sYW5ndWFnZS1mb3VuZHJ5L-ABApgC9APAAgLgAgHqAg1OZXdzX1ZlcnRpY2Fs-ALw0R6QA-gCmAOsAqgDAcgDBQ&num=0&sig=AGiWqtyKPewbtBrpDBxJk44aKWGKwhBYyw&client=ca-pub-3222936370827379&adurl=http://www.popcap.com/games/pvz/%3Fcid%3Dpvz_evony_160_penny&nm=13&jca=1060'><!-- s9ymdb:276 --><img class="serendipity_image_center" width="161" height="600" style=" border: 0px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px;" src="http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/uploads/Curtis/pa-save-your-lover.jpg" alt="" /></a>
Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:29:01 -0600http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/4543-guid.htmlWe Need Bannershttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/4496-We-Need-Banners.html
Gaminghttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/4496-We-Need-Banners.html#commentshttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/wfwcomment.php?cid=44967http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=4496nospam@example.com (The Mad Giggler)
<div class="serendipity_imageComment_center" style="width: 110px"><div class="serendipity_imageComment_img"><a class='serendipity_image_link' href='http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/uploads/Curtis/slashdot-ad.jpg'><!-- s9ymdb:275 --><img class="serendipity_image_center" width="110" height="48" src="http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/uploads/Curtis/slashdot-ad.serendipityThumb.jpg" alt="" /></a></div><div class="serendipity_imageComment_txt">Click to enlarge and decide for yourself.</div></div><br />
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I keep seeing this ad on slashdot and I'm wondering why we don't have incredibly suggestive ads on our site. AoD, I demand more flash banners on our site that are suggestive in nature. In fact, I'm not even sure whether this ad is for a normal playable video game or a porn game.
Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:04:44 -0600http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/4496-guid.htmlOMG: Metallica + Guitar Herohttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/1596-OMG-Metallica-+-Guitar-Hero.html
Gaminghttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/1596-OMG-Metallica-+-Guitar-Hero.html#commentshttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/wfwcomment.php?cid=15962http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=1596nospam@example.com (Radar)
I knew it was going to be happening. But I was completely thrown off guard last night. While watching TV, a commercial for Guitar Hero Metallica came on. As most of you know, I don't care for Guitar Hero or Rock Band type games. But this just might get me to play:<br />
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Fri, 10 Apr 2009 09:41:00 -0600http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/1596-guid.htmlOnce upon a time there was Myst...http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/1416-Once-upon-a-time-there-was-Myst....html
Gaminghttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/1416-Once-upon-a-time-there-was-Myst....html#commentshttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/wfwcomment.php?cid=141611http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=1416nospam@example.com (The Jet)
<p>Greetings.</p><p>So, I'm looking for a game in the same vein as Myst: Clever puzzles and strategies with a fun storyline. Actually, the storyline doesn't even have to be that good, as long as the puzzles are. Any suggestions? Remember, I'm a Mac User, but don't worry about checking. I'll do that. You just pony up the good stuff.</p><p>Thanks in advance.</p><p></p>
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:02:40 -0600http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/1416-guid.htmlSo It Is...http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/1380-So-It-Is....html
Gaminghttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/1380-So-It-Is....html#commentshttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/wfwcomment.php?cid=13800http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=1380nospam@example.com (Ancient of Days)
Do you remember that game I introduced a while back, called <a href="http://dan-ball.jp/en/javagame/dust/" target="_blank">"Powder"</a>? In that same vein, I bring you <a href="http://thisissand.com/" target="_blank">This Is Sand</a> - and I find it difficult to argue with the assertion, as long as you accept the implied "virtual".<br />
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[Ed: Stay away from the "gallery", it's NSFW...I don't know why people feel they need to draw such things, I already know what *mine* looks like...]
Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:39:53 -0600http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/1380-guid.htmlDungeon Siegehttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/1333-Dungeon-Siege.html
Gaminghttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/1333-Dungeon-Siege.html#commentshttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/wfwcomment.php?cid=13334http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=1333nospam@example.com (The Mad Giggler)
In the spirit of prepping everyone for tonight's session, I'm going to write about Dungeon Siege the movie and game. <br />
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"Where's the packmule?" That's really the question you have to ask when watching <em>In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Seige Tale.</em> Sure, the movie starts off well enough, a few extra characters here and there to give some opportunities for exposition. Jason Statham is Farmer, which is okay considering your character is referred to as a farmer in game and it seems a little farfetched to have the audience select an avatar at the beginning of the movie. <br />
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Oh! What's that? Why, yes, I did hear right, that's old Norick, just like at the beginning of the game he's come to warn farmer of impending doom! And. . .he's played by Hellboy? Awesome! Wait a second. He's not dying. He's standing there. Talking about vegetables. Hmm, maybe he'll die later on.<br />
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Moving along, we meet Farmer's very hot farmwife. Nice. The movie continues onward with the kruggs attacking. Matthew Lillard delivers a stunning, Oscar-worthy performance as the village idiot. There are fantastic battles with ninjas, friendships are formed, betrayals abound, and best of all, there are long simmering stares.<br />
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It must be some time after the tree women make their second appearance (kiss already!) that you realize. . .wait. . .they've missed the best character in the game! How could they not include Pack Mule! How many times has that noble beast turned the tide of battle while fighting through endless hordes of krugg in game. His ability to carry all your loot and occasionally kick some small enemy to death is vital. VITAL! You can bet that Gimli and that girl with the funny nose aren't going to pack all your loot out of the enemy dungeon.<br />
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Then the credits roll. So sad.<br />
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Overall, I give the movie two stars out of five, because it got two things really, really right. First off, the scene with Farmer running over the top of the battle jumping from krugg head to krugg head was perfect. You can't ask for a more over the top scene. Secondly, the scene where Shaggy gets out of the Mystery Machine and starts firing arrows at Burt Reynolds is something everyone should see. Really, just a masterful sequence of events there. In summary, if you're a fan of the game and enjoy bad dialogue mixed with wooden acting, I highly recommend this movie.
Tue, 27 May 2008 06:18:00 -0600http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/1333-guid.html2D / 3Dhttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/1265-2D-3D.html
Gaminghttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/1265-2D-3D.html#commentshttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/wfwcomment.php?cid=12653http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=1265nospam@example.com (Ancient of Days)
I've never been able to play any of the "Paper Mario" games, but they've always fascinated me. However, <a href="http://www.destructoid.com/gdc-08-fez-the-best-game-i-have-never-played-71212.phtml" target="_blank">this</a> game seems to have taken the "2D vs 3D" thing to the next level, and I'd love to give it a try. Watch closely to see how something's position in the 3D world doesn't matter once you have the correct 2D perspective - there's one shot where the guy would have to jump nearly all the way across the screen to make it to the next block in 3D, but a simple rotation puts it right next to him.
Sun, 13 Apr 2008 01:50:58 -0600http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/1265-guid.htmlSpore Countdownhttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/1226-Spore-Countdown.html
Gaminghttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/1226-Spore-Countdown.html#commentshttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/wfwcomment.php?cid=12262http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=1226nospam@example.com (Ancient of Days)
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Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:42:11 -0600http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/1226-guid.htmlPortal Songhttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/1009-Portal-Song.html
Gaminghttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/1009-Portal-Song.html#commentshttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/wfwcomment.php?cid=10090http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=1009nospam@example.com (The Mad Giggler)
Here's a YTMND site with shots of the game and the credits song playing in the background.<br />
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<a href="http://weightedcompanioncube.ytmnd.com/" >http://weightedcompanioncube.ytmnd.com/</a>
Thu, 01 Nov 2007 09:34:27 -0600http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/1009-guid.htmlMore About That Portal Songhttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/997-More-About-That-Portal-Song.html
Gaminghttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/997-More-About-That-Portal-Song.html#commentshttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/wfwcomment.php?cid=9970http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=997nospam@example.com (Ancient of Days)
For those of you who have actually listened to it, it might make you smile to know that the super-awesomeness that is the Portal end-theme was written by <a href="http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/10/15/portal-the-skinny/" target="_blank">the same creative genius</a> who brought us that instant class, <a href="http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/archives/378-Code-Monkey-not-crazy,-just-proud.html" target="_blank">Code Monkey</a>.
Thu, 25 Oct 2007 23:48:36 -0600http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/997-guid.htmlI WANT PORTAL!http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/996-I-WANT-PORTAL!.html
Gaminghttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/996-I-WANT-PORTAL!.html#commentshttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/wfwcomment.php?cid=9965http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=996nospam@example.com (Ancient of Days)
"Words are ill-suited tools to describe the sheer amusement value of Portal. At about three hours long, it's one of the shortest games you'll play this year. You have absolutely no offensive weaponry, no special powers, and for most of the game your only real opponent is yourself. <strong>It's still, bar none, one of the best games I've ever played.</strong>"<br />
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If you haven't heard it yet, and don't mind a bit of a spoiler for the game, I really suggest you go listen to the <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=RthZgszykLs" target="_blank">Ending Theme</a>.<br />
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This was a triumph.<br />
I'm making a note here:<br />
HUGE SUCCESS<br />
It's hard to overstate my satisfaction.<br />
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Aperture Science:<br />
We do what we must because we can.<br />
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Man. Could you possibly have created a more AoD-oriented game?<br />
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MAN!<br />
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MAN!!!
Thu, 25 Oct 2007 02:02:56 -0600http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/996-guid.htmlI have no words forhttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/896-I-have-no-words-for.html
Gaminghttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/896-I-have-no-words-for.html#commentshttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/wfwcomment.php?cid=8962http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=896nospam@example.com (Sideshow)
<a href="http://www.gametrailers.com/player/usermovies/70170.html" title="null">this</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.gametrailers.com/player/usermovies/80164.html" >Also</a> the game that will probably finally make me break down and get a 360.
Mon, 09 Jul 2007 19:41:26 -0600http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/896-guid.htmlDo not read this!http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/885-Do-not-read-this!.html
Gaminghttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/885-Do-not-read-this!.html#commentshttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/wfwcomment.php?cid=8850http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=885nospam@example.com (The Mad Giggler)
Don't visit these sites if you value your time.<br />
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<a href="http://zombies.kalleboo.com/" >Zombie Invasion Simulator</a><br />
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<a href="http://onslaught.playr.co.uk/" >Onslaught Turret Builder</a>
Tue, 26 Jun 2007 20:35:32 -0600http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/885-guid.htmlA Little Bookhttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/348-A-Little-Book.html
Gaminghttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/348-A-Little-Book.html#commentshttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/wfwcomment.php?cid=3484http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=348nospam@example.com (The Mad Giggler)
Brandon sent me this link. I thought you all might interested. . .<br />
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<a href="http://www.imagedump.com/index.cgi?pick=setandget&tp=289760&poll_id=0&category_id=19&warned=y">The Book</a><br />
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So, Gnomeregan on Silver Hand tonight?
Tue, 06 Dec 2005 08:15:00 -0700http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/348-guid.html